Tonight I took a cue from our innovative, brownliner, fly tying friend over at Singlebarbed and took a detour to the local Wally World in search of fly tying paraphernalia.
The big score of the night had to be the $10 spool holder from the sewing aisle. It was a major bonus that it will almost fit the top of the fly tying desk perfectly.
I also managed to pick up:
- Enough eyes for 40 flies (.97)
- Four different color skeins (40 yards) of let's call it "hemp nymph body material" ($1.97)
- Enough foam for a gazillion crease flies in every color imaginable ($4.97)
- A massive package of large metallic plastic "lace" ribbing material that looks as if it would be great on big Czech nymphs or salt water flies alike (around $3.00).
4 comments:
Now that is what I'm talking about. Nice score. Thanks for the heads up... I've been avoiding walking in that place for fear I might be recognized and have my photo splashed across the blogoshpere.
I admire your bravery
It didn't hurt much now did it?
All them gals in the aisles (especially the ones with blue hair) thought you cut quite the figure of a Man...
Hemp? I suppose if you picked an odd color and found no real use for it you could always smoke it.
You first.
KB,
I figure the hemp flies could come in handy if you run into trouble on a brownline and need to trade with the natives for safe passage...
Your a man of my own heart,Mentioned a few weeks ago on my own blog about craft shops and the bargains that can be had from them. Must let you know that I have just dribbled all over my lap looking at that collection you picked up....thanks!
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